Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm recorded globally this year, is barreling toward southern China with sustained winds exceeding Category 17. The National Meteorological Center predicts landfall between Guangdong's Shanwei and Hainan's Wenchang from Wednesday morning to afternoon, maintaining intensity comparable to 2018's devastating Typhoon Mangkhut.
Autumn typhoons like Ragasa often gain ferocity due to warmer ocean temperatures and favorable atmospheric conditions. These late-season storms typically follow southern trajectories, impacting coastal regions already vulnerable to monsoon rains. Authorities have issued red alerts for Guangdong and Hainan, urging residents to secure property and avoid coastal areas.
Business analysts warn of potential disruptions to shipping lanes and electronics manufacturing hubs in the Pearl River Delta. The storm's path near Hainan also raises concerns for tourism operators during peak travel season. Emergency response teams have been mobilized across both regions, with over 100,000 fishing boats recalled to harbor.
